urban forest public art
Location: First Park, 33 East First Street, New York, NY
Year: 2013
Size: ~3,000 ft2
Project Type: Temporary outdoor installation
Project Partners: SUPERFRONT (Non-Profit) / First Street Green (FSG) / New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Collaborator: Habitat Workshop
Award: 1st Prize, Design Charrette, First Park, Superfront
Once a rat-infested lot filled with demolished building rubbles, the site was transformed into an active public gathering space through the efforts of non-profit public advocacy groups, community members, support of major cultural institutions, and the City’s Parks Department. The transformation of the site is an example of an impactful public architecture and space realized through the initiation, participation, and collaboration of the public that also serves the public.